Feature Film Program

Ailey

Explore the life of the legendary choreographer Alvin Ailey, whose dances express the Black American experience with grace, strength, and beauty — presented as part of AILEY MOVES NYC!, a 10-day series of outdoor activities for all ages across the five boroughs.

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Fri Jul 29 8:30 PM

The Film

Ailey

Jamila Wignot | US | 82

Alvin Ailey was a trailblazing pioneer who found salvation through dance. Ailey traces the full contours of this brilliant and enigmatic man whose search for the truth in movement resulted in enduring choreography that centers on the Black American experience with grace, strength, and unparalleled beauty. Told through Ailey’s own words and featuring evocative archival footage and interviews with those who intimately knew him, director Jamila Wignot weaves together a resonant biography of an elusive visionary. Courtesy of NEON.

Event Details

7:00 PM
Revelations Dance Workshop
8:30 PM
Film Begins
You’re invited to the event of the season! This summer, Ailey presents a free dance celebration for New York City, the cultural capital of the world. Join Ailey Moves NYC!, a 10-day series of outdoor activities for all ages across the five boroughs.

Venue

Snug Harbor Cultural Center

1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301

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The show presented in partnership with

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